France enters the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an attacking freight train rolling down the tracks at full steam.

Kylian Mbappé broke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches and moved within a single goal of Lionel Messi's overall tournament mark, as his two goals led France to a 3-0 win over Sweden.

The 2026 World Cup has reignited debates over French identity, as critics question the heritage of immigrant-origin players despite their deep roots in France. This tension highlights a stark divide between those who view the team as a multicultural success and those who reject its diversity.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.

Just 90 minutes before France v. Sweden kicked at the 2026 World Cup, the Tsatsos family chained their bikes to a tree near the stadium in the suburbs

That's all from our coverage for the game between France and Sweden. Until next time, goodbye and goodnight folks! France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: And that's that! The job is sealed!

Man City star Rayan Cherki appeared to ignore France boss Didier Deschamps following their 3-0 World Cup victory over Sweden as squad tensions surface.